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This is the book to read if you want to know what it is like to be a firemen in New York City. It is set back when the Bronx were burning and Engine 82 was in the thick of it. Dennis Smith explains the thoughts and the environment that surrounded him as he worked. His descriptions of being on the knob in a room thats about to flash too his few moments of peace in the firehouse, all keep you engrossed in the story. It is a great read if you are a career firemen or just a regular guy who wants to know what the job is like.
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this is got to be the best book i have ever read about firefighting in the 1960 70.once you start reading report from engine co.82 you will not put the book down!i read the book and now reading it again.if you are a firefighter you need to really read the book to understand how they done it in new york city then .
Fantastic real life firefighting stories by an actual firefighter in the ghetto of the south bronx. could not put the book down once I started reading it.
Dennis smith puts you right on the "knob" with the busiest engine company in the world. This book is the reason I am a fireman today
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